Russia Finds A New Home For Trolls And Bots To Reach U.S. Voters

Russia Finds A New Home For Trolls And Bots To Reach U.S. Voters

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On the eve of Election Day, a Russian financier admitted to interfering in US elections, using alternative social media platforms with less content moderation. Russia targets the entire US population, focusing on far-right audiences to erode support for Ukraine. Domestic voices also spread false information about election results, which Russia exploits. Pogosian's remarks, possibly sardonic, were seen as a bold confession by the US State Department.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Russian financier admit regarding election interference?

They only interfered once in the past.

They plan to stop interfering in elections.

They have interfered and will continue to do so.

They have never interfered in any elections.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which platforms are being exploited by Russia for spreading influence?

Traditional news outlets

Mainstream platforms like Facebook

Alternative platforms with less moderation

Only Russian social media platforms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of Russia's covert influence operations?

To promote US domestic policies

To erode US support for Ukraine

To increase US support for Ukraine

To strengthen US-Russia relations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US states are mentioned as having contentious races targeted by misinformation?

Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Georgia

California, Texas, and Florida

New York, Illinois, and Ohio

Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US State Department's reaction to the Russian financier's remarks?

They supported the remarks.

They ignored the remarks.

They were indifferent to the remarks.

They called it a bold confession.